P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 7-13-23

Severe weather is heading east this afternoon from the western Counties, local meteorologist Rich Townsend told WCDO news what the weather models are showing for the Southern Tier:

(Townsend 7-13-23)

We will have our latest forecast following this news cast.

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Sidney Police Department arrested 33 year old Jesse Terry of Unadilla Wednesday, for criminal possession of stolen property, unlawful fleeing a police officer, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, driving while under the influence of drugs & resisting arrest amon other charges. Sidney Police received an alert about a stolen vehicle out of Oneonta, the vehicle was observed at a car wash, with State Police assisting the traffic stop, Terry did not comply and rammed the Sidney Police car, police pursued along West Main Street, the pursuit ended at the Circle Drive Apartments, where Terry hit 1 of the apartment buildings with the vehicle, he fled into an apartment building and was taken into custody, he was treated at the hospital & was later arraigned in the Village of Sidney Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail. More charges are pending.

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Delaware County District Attorney’s Office announced that 41 year old Darren Moscato of Delhi, was arraigned on a sealed indictment in Delaware County Court Monday. The indictment was unsealed, Count One accused Moscato of attempting to endanger the welfare of a child, the other counts accuse him of Attempted Disseminating of Indecent Material to Minors, Engaging in a sexually explicit conversation with a minor with the intention of enticing the child to engage in sexual activity, and for sending explicit pictures to the minor. Moscato was released to the supervision of the Delaware County Probation Department, pending a conference on July 24th.

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The Otsego County Fair is scheduled for August 1st through the 6th this year at the fairgrounds in Morris, Fair spokesperson Lisa Jackson told WCDO news about the schedule of activities:

(Lisa Jackson 7-13-23)

More information is available at otsegocountyfair.org.

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Delaware County District Attorney’s office announced that 58 year old Mark Seeley of Walton, was sentenced to 2 years in the County Jail for Aggravated Harassment and Criminal Contempt. On September 11, 2022, Seeley, threatened several individuals, the Court issued orders of protection for the victims, Seeley violated the orders of protection multiple times. On May 8th, Seeley agreed to a plea deal in County Court, but on May 31st, State Police were contacted by the victims who had discovered that Seeley posted about the victims on social media. Due to the numerous violations the District Attorney’s Office voided the plea & Seeley was sent to jail.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 7-13-23

State Police and other law enforcement agencies continue to search the State Route 79 area and continue to maintain a presence searching for a man that may be a threat to himself and others in Chenango Forks. State Police said that the man may be armed, residents from Route 369 to Richards Road were advised to stay inside, keep their doors and vehicles locked. State Route 79 has been re-opened to traffic. The suspect is described as a white male, with dark hair, approximately 6 foot 1 inches tall and 275 pounds, last seen wearing a black shirt, light-colored pants or shorts and may be wearing glasses. Anyone with information should call 911, & should not approach the suspect..

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 51 year old Stacy Coss of Andes for driving while ability is impaired by the use of drugs, and aggravated unlicensed operator. On July 7th, Deputies stopped a motor vehicle in the Town of Andes being operated by Coss, her driving privileges were revoked from a prior DWI and she was operating a motor vehicle in an impaired state. Coss was released on appearance tickets and directed to appear at the Town of Andes court at a later date.

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Today is Day 3 of the Delaware County IRT at the Walton High School, Delaware County Director of Planning & Watershed Affairs Shelly Johnson Bennett said that Tuesday was successful, Wednesday was slower & in the coming days there will be plenty of opportunities for people to get free medical, vision, veterinary & dental services:

(Shelly Johnson Bennett 7-12–23)

Johnson Bennett said that today’s hours are 8:00 to 4:00, Saturday will be expanded to 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Spaying & Neutering of pets requires pre-registration at 607-832-5444, all other services are free and available in a timely fashion.

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Assemblyman Joseph Angelino will unveil the signage for the newly named 1st Lieutenant Stephen Doane Bridge spanning the West Branch of the Delaware River in Walton, Doane’s actions saved the lives of his fellow soldiers at the cost of his own life. The unveiling will be at the Walton Veterans Plaza at 171 Delaware Street in Walton on Thursday, July 13th, at 11:00 am.

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2 American Red Cross Blood Drives will be held today, 1 in Cooperstown from 12:30 to 6:30 PM at Bassett Hall, another in Laurens from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Laurens Fire Department. To make an appointment, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS

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Congressman Marc Molinaro’s constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from 11am to 1pm today at the village of New Berlin Offices. During this event, constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro’s office to share comments and resolve issues they are having with federal agencies like the VA, IRS, and Social Security Administration.

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